Beyond the Gateway – Book #2 in the Reapers Trilogy. Coming in late fall of 2015. [wp_ad_camp_1]
Month: June 2015
Story Development – Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World Part 11
In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 11 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” I don’t have much to write about this short excerpt other than we get to see this brother/sister duo interact… Read More ›
Hiding from the Blazing Light – Part 1
“An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign,” Jesus taught us so long ago. Does that mean he was opposed to miracles? That verse might lead a person to think so, but the Bible also teaches us that our… Read More ›
Inspirational Quotes for Writers #11
I never exactly made a book. It’s rather like taking dictation. I was given things to say. – C. S. Lewis [wp_ad_camp_1]
Critique Group – Broken Cities
We always give honest critiques with plenty of … perspective. 🙂 Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a… Read More ›
Who is the "Best" Villain in My Books?
When I ask for the “best” villain, I mean the most compelling, the person who convinces you to boo and hiss, the villain you want the hero to stop, defeat, and bring to justice. I did not include villains who… Read More ›
The Effect of Fantasy – Samples From My Mailbag
Some people might wonder if fantasy is a legitimate way to provide spiritual inspiration. Today I am posting a few samples of messages I have received over the years along with category headers. My motivation is twofold: to provide speculative… Read More ›
Story Development – Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World Part 10
In our ongoing lessons on story development, I give you part 10 of “Wanted, A Superhero to Save the World.” In this excerpt, Eddie and Sam prepare to use their gifts in the outside world for the first time–Eddie, his… Read More ›
Excerpt from I Know Why the Angels Dance
I Know Why the Angels Dance is my only novel that isn’t squarely in the speculative fiction category. It is also my most overtly Christian story. Since I am known as a spec-fiction author, sales of this book haven’t been as high as I… Read More ›
Inspirational Quotes for Writers #10
Whenever you are fed up with life, start writing: ink is the great cure for all human ills, as I have found out long ago – C. S. Lewis [wp_ad_camp_1]